HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA

Hemolytic Anemia or autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a serious condition where the spleen in the body traps healthy red blood cells and then destroys them. As a result, the blood is unable to carry sufficient oxygen to different body parts. The common symptoms of the same include fatigue, confusion, dizziness, weakness in the body, etc.

HOW IS HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA DIAGNOSED?

A test called a complete blood count (CBC) can help diagnose anaemia and offer some hints to the type and cause of the problem. Other tests include a urine test to look for the presence of red blood cells. In some cases, a doctor may order a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy. This test can provide information about how many red blood cells are being made and their shape.